With back-to-school shopping lists getting longer (and more expensive) every year, it's time to opt for more budget-friendly alternatives. Shop all your school supply essentials right here at dollar-store prices. You and your wallet will thank us!

It's not exactly a rare occurrence to find your little learners drawing on themselves rather than their coloring homework. Pick up a set of Crayola washable markers so you both can laugh it off and continue working away.

No one likes to sit around in a boring, stark-white classroom! Teachers should highly consider this assortment of 14 decorating strips to add a fun flair to class. Receive 24 strips at $1 a piece — now that is borderline phenomenal!

Snag this 12-pack of pre-sharpened, rainbow-colored pencils so your student is ready to go for any coloring project or assignment that comes their way. The pencils feature thick, strong leads, so they won't easily break, but we do recommend picking up a pencil sharpener just in case!

Ensure your student shines bright this school year with this awesome pack of highlighters by BIC! We simply want to highlight the fact that these super-bright, fluorescent-ink markers are a fundamental study tool for students of all ages!

This school supply essential from Crayola is now equipped with a more chiseled tip, so your student can hone in on their attention to detail. Don't worry, they still have their same washable feature as well. Phew!

Students underestimate the usefulness of a Sharpie permanent marker. Buy up this pack of three basic colors so they can label all of their school supplies and be fully prepared when final project season comes along. Looking for more of a variety? Check out the full rainbow set of Sharpies!

No more puncturing pencils through your homework when you don't have a hard surface to write on. Shop this convenient clipboard for field trips or those all-too-familiar, on-the-go, homework emergencies.

Whether you're working on a research project, speech, or presentation, these note cards will no doubt come in handy. We recommend picking up the pack of 12 to have a solid stock of study materials for the entire school year!

Ensure your child stays on point and always has their pencils finely sharpened with this colored pencil sharpener. It features one large and one small sharpening hole and a transparent compartment, so they'll know when it's time to empty the garbage!

Pick up a light and lean, 1.5-inch binder for each class so your student doesn't have to lug around a hefty binder all the time. Choose this multicolored chevron print or these solid-colored binders so they can color-coordinate for each class!